Winter’s POV My jaw tightened. Human laborers? That was a generous way of putting it when they were treated more like slaves, not workers. King Zintius nodded. “Continue.” “The shortage has begun affecting several farms, mines, workshops, and noble estates. Many are reporting that they no longer have enough workers to maintain their usual production.” The minister paused briefly before continuing. “The situation has worsened since the treaty took effect.” A few murmurs passed through the hall. “As everyone here is aware,” the minister continued, “the treaty forbids us from capturing humans and bringing them into our kingdom.” My stomach twisted. And what exactly was wrong with that? The way he said it so casually made it sound as though he were talking about importing livestock instead of kidnapping people. Before the treaty, that was how they had increased the human population here. They crossed into human lands, raided villages, captured anyone they could, and killed those
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